Senior Associate, Project Manager

Pfizer • Pearl River, NY

6d • $82,700 - $137,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic project management team leading and coordinating moderately complex initiatives that drive business performance and operational excellence within the pharmaceutical industry. The role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives, while supporting program governance, resource planning, communications, change management, and continuous improvement.

The Project Manager independently manages project activities, resolves complex business challenges, translates data and insights into actionable decisions, and helps advance new ideas and capabilities across the organization. The role offers the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives in a highly regulated, innovation-driven pharmaceutical environment; collaborate with diverse stakeholders; influence business decisions through data-driven insights; and support adoption of emerging digital and AI technologies. It provides exposure to program leadership, strategic planning, and organizational change, and a pathway toward broader project and portfolio management responsibilities.

Requirements

• BA/BS with at least 2 years of experience, an associate's degree with at least 4 years of experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Proven business acumen and experience managing projects, teams, programs, or workstreams of varying complexity.
• Ability to translate and present data visualization into actionable business decisions.
• Basic understanding of finance and good working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in change management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or PMI Certification.
• Relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Previous supervisory management experience, including problem-solving, decision-making, negotiating, and conflict resolution skills.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with digital technologies and systems used in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem-solving and enhance productivity.
• Curiosity about how AI tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-lead moderately complex projects, effectively managing time and resources.
• Apply project management skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work.
• Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems and develop new options in non-standard situations.
• Work independently on assignments, receiving guidance on unusual or complex problems.
• Use judgment and experience to potentially become a resource for others.
• Support program management through governance, reviews, communications, and training.
• Prepare resource forecasts and advance new concepts.
• Develop project plans with clear tasks, assignments, and dates.
• Facilitate project meetings and hold others accountable.
• Use digital systems to assist with the role.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer matching contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Potential relocation assistance based on business needs and/or eligibility.
• Eligible to participate in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of base salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED